Graduate Certificate in Geography

Trained geographers have an enormous range of job options

Analyse the environmental, social and economic aspects of human activity. Delve into climate change, cultural diversity, indigenous perspectives and global best practice. Work in planning, development, environmental management, and agriculture.

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Curtin University, the largest university in Western Australia, is a world-class leader in education and research. With an international focus and 52,000 students across 16 locations, including Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore, Curtin ensures its graduates are skilled and prepared to make a positive contribution in the global environment. Open Universities Australia is proud to offer their degrees and subjects online.

This degree is designed to provide prospective students upskilling in the discipline of geography and to increase their employability in fields such as community development, social planning, environmental management and associated consultancy based work. It requires no prior knowledge of geography.

apply interdisciplinary concepts and methods to understanding the environmental, social and economic aspects of development; extend the boundaries of knowledge about climate change and understanding in the context of a politics of scale

think critically, creatively and reflectively to generate innovative solutions to climate change, social and environmental imperatives

access, evaluate and synthesise information from various disciplines and integrate it for understanding climate change and adaptation

communicate effectively through a variety of written, oral and other formats to diverse audiences in ways appropriate to the teaching of geography to children

use of current technologies when applied to finding information and making decisions about geography and sustainable development

utilise lifelong learning skills and strategies for understanding climate change and its impact on human activities and the ecology

describe the global context of climate change and the need for a change to sustainable development; explore best international practices for finding solutions; apply these concepts within a regional/local environment

recognise the importance of cultural diversity, including indigenous perspectives, in understanding and responding to environmental and social imperatives

work both independently and in teams to find effective policies and ethical solutions to geographical issues; show leadership as a professional practitioner or collaborator.

There are a number of career choices for Geographers including Social Impact Consultant, Disaster Relief Coordinator, Humanitarian, Planner, Social Researcher, Geospacial Analyst, Agricultural Resource Manager.

Award Requirements

This Graduate Certificate, studied through OUA and taught in English, normally takes one year of part-time studies to complete the 4 subjects.

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There are four Open Units in this course. Students can study any or all of the four discipline-specific units as open units. However, should student wishes to complete the ‘Graduate Certificate in Geography’, the student MUST submit an Application Form and ensure that entry requirements are met. Please note that students who complete the four open GPH units cannot be awarded the ‘Graduate Certificate in Geography’ unless entry requirements have been satisfied.